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Brandon Williams stepped to the line with the Dallas Mavericks down one and a chance to tie. He missed both free throws. Nikola Jokić went right back to work, and the game was over. That sequence, with 3:58 left in the fourth quarter, turned what had been a remarkable comeback...

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington sustained a left shoulder strain and did not return in Wednesday night’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, adding another setback to a roster already stretched thin by injuries and recent organizational turmoil. Washington, who scored six points in five minutes before leaving the game...

The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a transitional stretch after governor Patrick Dumont announced that the organization had relieved Nico Harrison of his role as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately. The decision ends Harrison’s four-year tenure, which included a Western Conference Finals run in 2022 and a...

The Charlotte Hornets lit up the perimeter on Saturday night at American Airlines Center, connecting on 16 three-pointers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120–116 in their lone home preseason game. Charlotte opened the contest with a 30–13 lead late in the first quarter and maintained control behind crisp ball movement...

Chants of “Fire Nico” have echoed across Dallas sporting events since the Luka Dončić trade, a reminder of the sharp divide between Mavericks fans and the team’s leadership. General manager Nico Harrison and majority owner Patrick Dumont remain under fire, with questions swirling about the team’s spending and direction. Dirk...

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has secured his long-term future with the franchise, agreeing to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The deal does not include any options and represents the maximum amount Washington was eligible to sign. The 27-year-old entered the offseason with one year...

The Dallas Mavericks have gone from a franchise in turmoil to a team with genuine championship aspirations. But while Cooper Flagg’s arrival has generated most of the attention, Kendrick Perkins is urging fans not to overlook a veteran anchor already in place—Anthony Davis. Perkins, speaking on NBA Today, pointed out...

Cooper Flagg had waited for this moment for years, but when his name was finally called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it still didn’t feel real. “I don't think it's set in yet. It feels surreal,” Flagg said moments after walking across the stage...

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA Draft with a 1.8% chance to land the No. 1 pick. What followed was a franchise-altering outcome—and a defining night for general manager Nico Harrison. After selecting Cooper Flagg with the top pick, Harrison spoke with reporters about the decision, Jason Kidd’s status,...